Apple Push Notification vs Expo

Two push notification providers, compared on price, features and ratings, so you can pick fast.

Apple Push Notification wins price and platform coverageExpo wins compliance

Updated July 2026

At a glanceApple Push NotificationExpo
Entry priceFree$99
Free tierYesYes
G2 rating4.34.0
Trustpilot1.64.0

THE VERDICT

Apple Push Notification wins on price and platform coverage. Expo wins on compliance.

Apple Push Notification starts at Free versus Expo's $99. Apple Push Notification rates higher with developers (4.3 vs 4.0 on G2). Pick based on volume and team, and the scorecard below breaks down where each one leads.

Which should you choose?

Pick Apple Push Notification

✓If you're building an Apple-specific product, APN is a sure thing for a proper notification system.
Set up Apple Push Notification with Courier →

Pick Expo

✓If you're looking for a tool to take care of native device information and communication with APN (Apple Push Notification) and FCM (Firebase Cloud Messaging), Expo is a great tool for you.
Set up Expo with Courier →

Feature by feature

Winner cells are tinted, green where Apple Push Notification leads, violet where Expo does.

capability
Apple Push Notification
Expo
Starting paid plan
$0/mo
$0/mo
Free tier
Free
Free (unlimited push)
Pricing model
Free
Free push; separate paid EAS subscriptions for builds/updates
iOS
Yes
Yes
Android
No
Yes
Web push
Yes
No
Desktop
Yes
No
Segmentation
No
No
In-app messaging
No
No
Journeys / automation
No
No
A/B testing
No
No
Geofencing
No
No
Rich media
Yes
Yes
Official SDKs
Swift/Obj-C (client); token-based HTTP/2 provider API (any server language)
JavaScript/TypeScript (React Native via expo-notifications)
REST API
Yes
Yes
Event webhooks
No
No
SOC 2
—
Yes
HIPAA
No
No
GDPR
Yes
Yes
Support channels
Developer docs, forums, Feedback Assistant, DTS
Docs, Discord, community forums; priority on paid EAS plans
24/7 support
No
No

FAQ

Common questions

Apple Push Notification starts at Free versus Expo's $99. Compare your expected monthly volume against the per-message rates above.

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Why not both?

Use both behind one API.

Route Apple Push Notification, Expo, or both, and switch providers without changing your code. Courier sits in front of every channel.

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Pricing, plans and feature availability as of July 2026 and may change. Ratings are aggregated from public review platforms.

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